Oct 20, 2015 | Oral Health, Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Tooth Decay (Cavities)
Are you thirsty all the time? Do you have issues swallowing certain types of food? Does your saliva feel thick or foamy? If you answered yes to any of the above, you maybe one of the millions of Americans that suffers from dry mouth.Dry mouth affects more than one in...
Mar 9, 2015 | Cosmetic Gum Surgery, Gingivitis, Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Tooth Decay (Cavities)
Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is dangerous for your oral health as well as your overall health. While many people are aware of the dangers of gum disease, not many know of how threatening it is to your oral health. The most common forms of gum...
Sep 18, 2012 | Oral Hygiene (Brushing & Flossing), Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors, Uncategorized
In our practice, we see it every day. Gum disease. It not only causes bad breath but it attacks the tissue and bone that hold teeth in place. In a recent study by the Journal of Dental Research, from 2009-2010, high amounts of periodontal disease (also known as gum...
Nov 7, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
This summer our office added the “My Perio Path” test from Oral DNA Labs to our tool kit for improving our ability to diagnose and treat periodontal diseases. Oral DNA also offers “My Perio ID PST” for genetic testing of the patient’s risk for periodontal disease,...
May 2, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Risk Factors
Pregnant women with gum disease may undergo non-surgical periodontal treatment without fear of consequences for their baby’s health. In a large trial involving 400 infants between the ages of two and three from different pediatric clinics in the US, dental clinicians...
Apr 2, 2011 | Periodontal (Gum) Disease, Periodontal Hygiene Study Club, Periodontal Risk Factors
Dr. Roger D. Craddock “Periodontal Disease can make Your Lose More than Just Your Teeth” Monday April 18th, 2011 Embassy Suites Memphis
